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What is the Kanji for 'Set' and 'Hang'? | 掛

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Set' and 'Hang', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Set' and 'Hang' is 掛.

    kanji

    掛

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    Reading

    kunyomiか

    ka

    かかり

    kakari

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    扌Hand (手)圭 卜Divination

    Example Word

    掛ける: call or hang. The Japanese verb '掛ける (かける)' has multiple meanings depending on the context. One primary meaning is 'to hang' something, such as hanging a picture on a wall. For example: I will hang the picture「絵を掛けます」(えをかけます). Another meaning is 'to call' someone, typically used in the context of making a phone call. For example: I will call my friend「友達に電話を掛けます」(ともだちにでんわをかけます). The verb is versatile and can be used in various situations, so understanding the context is crucial for accurate usage.

    Radical

    手

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    379

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 掛

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    radical

    扌

    Meaning

    Hand

    component

    圭

    radical

    卜

    Meaning

    Divination

Words Using 掛

This kanji is used in 20 words:

    word

    見掛ける

    Meaning

    Notice

    word

    掛け算

    Meaning

    Multiplication

    word

    寄り掛かる

    Meaning

    Lean

    word

    腰掛ける

    Meaning

    Sit

    word

    心掛ける

    Meaning

    Endeavor

    word

    思い掛ける

    Meaning

    Expect

    word

    掛ける

    Meaning

    Call, Hang

    word

    掛かる

    Meaning

    Take, Hang

    word

    腰掛け

    Meaning

    Stool

    word

    出掛ける

    Meaning

    Go out

    word

    仕掛ける

    Meaning

    Set, Initiate

    word

    通り掛かる

    Meaning

    Pass by

    word

    引っ掛かる

    Meaning

    Catch, Get stuck

    word

    お目に掛かる

    Meaning

    Meet

    word

    追い掛ける

    Meaning

    Chase

    word

    切っ掛け

    Meaning

    Opportunity, Trigger

    word

    手掛かり

    Meaning

    Clue

    word

    呼び掛ける

    Meaning

    Callout

    word

    引っ掛ける

    Meaning

    Hook, Trick

    word

    話し掛ける

    Meaning

    Address

Kanji Related to 掛 Through the Part 扌

These 85 kanji contain the part 扌 as well.

    kanji

    押

    Meaning

    Push, Press down

    kanji

    抱

    Meaning

    Hug, Embrace

    kanji

    接

    Meaning

    Contact, Touch

    kanji

    挨

    Meaning

    Push open

    kanji

    拝

    Meaning

    Worship

    kanji

    擦

    Meaning

    Rub, Grate

    kanji

    掘

    Meaning

    Dig

    kanji

    揮

    Meaning

    Wield, Display

    kanji

    搭

    Meaning

    Board

    kanji

    探

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    推

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    拓

    Meaning

    Reclaim, Cultivation

    kanji

    挑

    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    排

    Meaning

    Exclude, Repudiate

    kanji

    擁

    Meaning

    Protect, Embrace

    kanji

    拷

    Meaning

    Torture

    kanji

    捻

    Meaning

    Wrenching

    kanji

    払

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    換

    Meaning

    Exchange

    kanji

    摘

    Meaning

    Pick, Pluck

    kanji

    携

    Meaning

    Carry with, Portable

    kanji

    捕

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    擬

    Meaning

    Model, Imitate

    kanji

    拉

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

    kanji

    捜

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    操

    Meaning

    Handle, Chastity

    kanji

    摂

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    抑

    Meaning

    Restrain, Suppress

    kanji

    授

    Meaning

    Instruct, Confer

    kanji

    拒

    Meaning

    Repel, Refuse

    kanji

    挫

    Meaning

    Sprain

    kanji

    拠

    Meaning

    Basis, Based on

    kanji

    抹

    Meaning

    Erase, Wipe

    kanji

    挿

    Meaning

    Insert

    kanji

    援

    Meaning

    Assist, Aid

    kanji

    拐

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    投

    Meaning

    Throw

    kanji

    抗

    Meaning

    Resist, Confront

    kanji

    撤

    Meaning

    Remove, Withdraw

    kanji

    振

    Meaning

    Shake, Swing

    kanji

    折

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    掃

    Meaning

    Sweep

    kanji

    描

    Meaning

    Depict, Draw

    kanji

    据

    Meaning

    Set, Install

    kanji

    捗

    Meaning

    Make progress

    kanji

    挟

    Meaning

    Put between, Between

    kanji

    招

    Meaning

    Invite

    kanji

    揚

    Meaning

    Hoist, Exalt

    kanji

    抵

    Meaning

    Resist, Match

    kanji

    択

    Meaning

    Choose, Select

    kanji

    採

    Meaning

    Gather, Pick

    kanji

    宇

    Meaning

    Eaves, Universe

    kanji

    捉

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    提

    Meaning

    Present, Submit

    kanji

    拍

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    技

    Meaning

    Skill

    kanji

    揺

    Meaning

    Rock, Shake

    kanji

    措

    Meaning

    Dispose, Set aside

    kanji

    拾

    Meaning

    Pick up

    kanji

    搬

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    kanji

    拭

    Meaning

    Wipe

    kanji

    抜

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    打

    Meaning

    Hit

    kanji

    拡

    Meaning

    Expand, Broaden

    kanji

    扶

    Meaning

    Aid, Lend support to

    kanji

    扱

    Meaning

    Handle

    kanji

    持

    Meaning

    Hold

    kanji

    掲

    Meaning

    Hoist, Display, Hold up

    kanji

    拙

    Meaning

    Clumsy, Unskillful

    kanji

    撲

    Meaning

    Slap, Deal a blow

    kanji

    括

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

    kanji

    捨

    Meaning

    Abandon, Discard

    kanji

    損

    Meaning

    Loss, Damage

    kanji

    抽

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    kanji

    拘

    Meaning

    Arrest

    kanji

    握

    Meaning

    Grasp, Grip

    kanji

    指

    Meaning

    Finger

    kanji

    披

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

    kanji

    控

    Meaning

    Refrain, Abstain

    kanji

    抄

    Meaning

    Extract, Excerpt

    kanji

    担

    Meaning

    Bear, Carry

    kanji

    批

    Meaning

    Criticize

    kanji

    撮

    Meaning

    Snapshot, Photograph

    kanji

    搾

    Meaning

    Squeeze

    kanji

    把

    Meaning

    Grip, Grasp

Kanji Related to 掛 Through the Part 圭

These 4 kanji contain the part 圭 as well.

    kanji

    街

    Meaning

    Street, Boulevard

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    佳

    Meaning

    Fine, Excellent

    kanji

    涯

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

Kanji Related to 掛 Through the Part 卜

These 9 kanji contain the part 卜 as well.

    kanji

    赴

    Meaning

    Proceed to

    kanji

    皮

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    卓

    Meaning

    Eminent

    kanji

    上

    Meaning

    Up

    kanji

    占

    Meaning

    Fortune telling

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    下

    Meaning

    Down

    kanji

    朴

    Meaning

    Crude, Simple

    kanji

    外

    Meaning

    Outside

Learn the Kanji 掛

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 掛 mean?

掛 means 'Set' and 'Hang'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.